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1947 Map of Huntland

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Huntland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad anchors the southern landscape of this Tennessee-Alabama border region, linking the towns of Huntland and Elora. The terrain transitions from the low-lying The Barrens and Pea Ridge to the steep slopes of Stovall Mountain and Peddlers Hill. Water power and agriculture define the local economy, visible through landmarks like the Brown Mill and Falls Mill along the northern creeks.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Donaldson Grove Church, Simmons Chapel Cem, and Larkin Cem. The map also preserves the footprint of smaller communities such as Old Salem, Shady Grove, and Branchville. A unique industrial feature, the Minnow Rearing Pools, is noted near the Elk River, reflecting the specialized land use in the river valley during the mid-20th century.